New digital ID features soon coming to Govt app
Bar-goers could soon prove their age using their phone under new digital ID features being added to the…
Study finds addiction risk tied to reward and impulse genes
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how…
Alcohol health risks depend on beverage type and consumption habits
While high alcohol intake has been associated with worse health outcomes regardless of the type of alcohol consumed,…
NHS medicines that can mix badly with omeprazole as warning issued
The NHS has highlighted that some medicines, remedies and supplements may not mix well with omeprazole, a commonly…
I used to be a happy drunk — Ozempic made me a sad one
Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though…
Influencer Jacob Jones ‘living the dream’ posts smoking and drinking videos
Smoking nine to five — what a way to make a living. Life is grand for Jacob Jones,…
Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Study reveals why US life expectancy gains stalled after decades of progress
A sweeping cohort-based analysis of four decades of mortality data reveals how cardiovascular deaths, external causes, and generational…
Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Has Another Surprise: It’s Full of Alcohol
Comet 3I/Atlas is now heading out of the solar system and into interstellar space, but scientists are still…
Could GLP-1 drugs help curb addiction? Large veteran study points to potential benefit
A major study of US veterans suggests that GLP-1 diabetes medications may influence addiction-related outcomes, revealing a surprising…
In Limerick, a new mental health approach diverts people in crisis away from Garda cells – The Irish Times
“It is routine to see people who have attempted suicide in police custody or prison cells,” said Prof…
Alcohol Healthwatch ‘horrified’ after Steinlager beer mislabelled
More than 2500 boxes of 24 beers, more than 60,000 individual beers in total, are now being urgently…